Full-Time Nanny Available in Rochester, MN: Ky K.

$18/hr

1 year of paid experience

A little bit about me

I’ve been working in the professional childcare field since 2018 starting at a Montessori, but began babysitting back in 2013. I also started to nanny for two families in [phone number hidden] and [phone number hidden]. Currently, I am the Lead Little Preschool Teacher (ages 2-3). I was the co-lead in the infant room at the same early learning center for over a year before being promoted to being lead in the little preschool room. I have college credits in early childhood development and education through Concordia University St. Paul and hours of certified logged training through the Minnesota Develop organization which is certified through the state.

I am a very artistic person and who loves animals, being outside, hiking, foraging for mushrooms, drawing, playing with my cat, and fishing. I prioritize incorporating nature, emotion regulation, art/creativity, play, and learning into my childcare.

I am willing to provide references of course! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Connect with a nanny like Ky?

Connect Now View More nannies

Looking For

Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 6:00AM - 5:00PM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Special needs

Work Experience

1 year of experience caring for:

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Volunteered for Tot Lot through my local community education center- June-August 2012
Teacher’s Aide, Montessori, Sacred Heart Montessori - August 2018-June 2019
Assistant Teacher, Older Infants then moved to Little Infants - Cradle Club - September 2019-December 2019
Assistant Teacher, Infant room - Nicollet Early Learning Center - September 2020-January 2021
Assistant Teacher to Co-Lead Teacher, Infant room - February 2021-

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love taking walks outside and drawing with chalk on the sidewalks when it’s warmer. In the winter, snow forts and snow men are a must (if age appropriate and weather permitting of course)! I love taking the kids out and watch them observe different things outside as it’s a whole new world waiting to be explored by them. I try my best to incorporate learning with play. I am also a huge fan of child led arts and crafts and pretend play (vital in key development of the brain). I also enjoy reading books that the child(den) picks out to help encourage decision making and being confident in their decisions.
I am a huge believer in Montessori teaching methods with incorporating Vygotsky theories as well. Part of that involves if they are able to tell me what they want to do or what they are interested in, there is nothing more rewarding than teaching a child something new that intrigues them and encourages learning and curiosity throughout their lifetime.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I am currently a teacher, or more like co-parent, for 15 babies. I love each and every one of them and wish I could devote more time to just one-three kids so I can actually focus more on the teaching, arts and crafts, and bonding that I love to do. My favorite parts of working in childcare are the children and their families and by switching to becoming a nanny, I will be able to form that close connection and bond that is so important. Currently, I spend most of my day changing diapers, cleaning blowouts, making bottles, and making sure every child under my care. is being taken care of with the love and respect that they deserve and need. As a nanny, I get to form a closer connection with not only the child(den), but also the parents and family.

My experience with special needs children...

I have worked with a child aged 3-4 on the Autism Spectrum for 4 months before his parents decided a more specialized program would be best for him.
I have worked with multiple premature babies.
I have also worked with two infants with cerebral palsy, one who also had suffered a stoke in the room. The infant, his parents, his physical therapy team, and I all worked closely to make sure he was developing on track.
I have also used to babysit for a young boy who had severe anger problems, anxiety, and other mental health problems for two-three years. Yeah

The most important part about being a nanny...

Not a nanny moment but an early childcare center moment. Every morning when I come into the classroom, before I can even wash my hands and take off my coat, I already have at least two of my babies grabbing on my legs wanting me to hold them and give them love. After I get settled and wash my hands, I pick them up and they always give me a huge hug and get sad when I have to set them down to do what needs to get done.